MorphFlux
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Free VTT to TXT Converter

Extract clean plain text from VTT subtitle files — remove timestamps, no upload needed.

Drop files here — any supported format

or click to browse — unsupported types are dimmed in the file picker · local processing

Max file size: images / data / documents 50 MB · audio & video 200 MB · subtitles 10 MB. This tool: up to 10 MB per file.

Why use MorphFlux?

VTT to TXT extraction runs entirely in your browser — clean transcript from web video subtitles, no server upload.

Runs locally in your browser

Your VTT files are processed entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Removes all VTT formatting

Timestamps, cue identifiers, WEBVTT header, and styling tags are completely removed, leaving only the clean text.

Works with YouTube captions

VTT files downloaded from YouTube and other web platforms are fully supported.

Free with no signup required

Convert as many VTT files to TXT as you need, completely free. No account required.

When would you need this?

Common scenarios where extracting plain text from VTT subtitle files is useful.

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Extracting a readable transcript from YouTube auto-generated VTT captions

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Converting VTT subtitles from web video platforms to plain text for editing or translation

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Stripping VTT foatting to get clean text content for use in documents or AI tools

About VTT and TXT

Understanding what gets extracted when converting VTT web subtitles to plain text.

VTT

What is VTT?

VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) subtitle s contain timing cues and text formatted for web video players. VTT files commonly come from YouTube auto-captions, web video platforms, and HTML5 video players.

TXT

What is TXT?

TXT (Plain Text) contains only the readable subtitle text with all timestamps, cue identifiers, and VTT formatting removed. The output is a clean transcript of your video content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about converting VTT to plain text online.

How do I extract text from a VTT file?

Upload your VTT file using the converter above. The text is extracted instantly and you can download the TXT file right away.

What is removed from the VTT file?

The WEBVTT header, timestamps, cue identifiers, and styling tags are removed. Only the subtitle text content is kept.

Can I extract text from YouTube captions?

Yes. Download the VTT caption file from YouTube and upload it here to get clean plain text.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 10MB are supported.

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